Little Labs LL2A
The Simple, Smooth, Effortless Compressor Limiter
Introducing the Little Labs LL2A, a unique compressor limiter that brings something truly original to the table. Unlike the numerous knock-offs of classic compressors on the market, the LL2A uses a revolutionary design based on a four-quadrant multiplier as the gain reduction element, a technique not seen in any other commercially available compressor. The result is invisible compression with fewer artifacts, providing an ultra-clean and transparent sound that surpasses traditional compressors.
Not Just Another Compressor
The LL2A was designed to behave like the highly sought-after Fairchild 670 compressor, offering a fast 400-microsecond attack and a 0.9-second release. This compressor excels at making vocals float effortlessly in a mix, all without adding any unwanted coloration. Little Labs has created the shortest audio circuit path compressor ever, ensuring you get all the benefits of compression without any of the typical drawbacks.
Innovative Gain Reduction Technology
At the heart of the LL2A is a single AD633ARZ four-quadrant analog multiplier in the audio path, delivering incredibly smooth gain reduction. This minimalist differential circuit topology uses only two active components in the audio signal circuit path, ensuring pristine audio performance.
LL2A Features
- Two-knob fast setup with high-quality, resettable threshold and gain controls.
- Fast 400-microsecond attack and 0.9-second release for smooth soft knee compression.
- A slower 2400-microsecond attack and 4.9-second release for bass, available in stand-alone mode.
- Minimalist circuit design utilizing only two active components in the audio signal path.
- Unique linear voltage multiplier gain reduction for clean, transparent sound.
- True VU ballistic metering with neon Nixie tubes for accurate, fun visual feedback.
- Internal state-of-the-art low noise voltage regulation and high voltage supply for Nixie tubes.
- Linkable for stereo balanced use or unbalanced stereo with a single unit.
- Rear panel TRS balanced side chain insert, TS link jack, and XLR/TRS balanced mono I/O jacks.
- Rack-mountable: Fits up to two LL2A units in a single 1U rack space.
- Designed and built in California, USA.
Whether you’re looking for a compressor that can handle vocals with subtlety or need to tame bass frequencies without introducing artifacts, the Little Labs LL2A is the perfect solution for engineers and producers who demand high-quality compression without compromise.
